Mountains & hills · South West England
Hawkcombe Head
In or near Porlock.
Hawkcombe Head — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 436 m.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Hawkcombe Head is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 436 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DUNKERY & HORNER WOOD
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkcombe Head is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable landmark in the region. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks, attracting those interested in exploring the natural environment. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region's mountainous features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2015, -3.6472
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Porlock
- Postcode
- TA24 8LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- osm: n10286262398 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
The Whit Stones: two standing stones 230m west of Whitstone Post
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Berry Castle
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Porlock Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Culbone
Villages · 2.2 km
Worthy Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Culbone Church
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Porlock Weir harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.4 km
Pool Bridge
Campsites · 2.5 km
Woodcocks Ley
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Nutscale Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.0 km
Porlock Hill
Museums · 3.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
The Whit Stones: two standing stones 230m west of Whitstone Post
The Whit Stones: two standing stones 230m west of Whitstone Post — archaeological site in Porlock, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Berry Castle
Berry Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Porlock Stone Circle
Porlock Stone Circle — stone circle in Porlock, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Worthy Manor
Worthy Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Culbone Church
Culbone Church — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Hawkcombe Head
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Porlock Caravan Park
Porlock Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sparkhayes Camping Site
Sparkhayes Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Horner Wood Scout Campsite
Horner Wood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Burrowhayes Caravan Park
Burrowhayes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Ball Inn
The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Ship Aground Public House
The Old Ship Aground Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Queens Hall, Minehead
Queens Hall, Minehead in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rock House Hotel
Rock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)
Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part) in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkcombe Head?
- Hawkcombe Head is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8LT), in the parish of Porlock.
- What is Hawkcombe Head?
- Hawkcombe Head — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 436 m.
- How do I get to Hawkcombe Head?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 8LT.
- Is Hawkcombe Head a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkcombe Head is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DUNKERY & HORNER WOOD National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Hawkcombe Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8LT. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.